Texas Peanut Patties

Ingredients

• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup light Karo syrup
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 cups raw unsalted peanuts
• 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 drops red food color

Instructions

1. Mix in heavy pan. Bring to a full rolling boil. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add butter, vanilla extract and food color. Beat by hand until thick and smooth.
2. Drop by spoon onto wax paper (any size desired).
3. Let cool until firm, about one hour.